Tech Research Brief: Using Texting to Promote Learning and Literacy

Author: 
Center for Technology Implementation
Year: 
2014
Texting and “text speak” can be used to help build reading skills such as word recognition and phonological awareness. You can also use texting to generate discussions of formal and informal languageand of writing for different tasks, audiences, and purposes, necessary skills for meeting College and Career Readiness standards in Reading, Writing,Language, and Speaking and Listening.
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Common Core State Standards: 
Writing
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